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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education